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sophomore

The correct spelling is sophomore.

How to pronounce sophomore

noun

IPA: /ˈsɒfəmɔɹ/

Say it like: Sof-omo-re

The correct spelling is sophomore. A second-year undergraduate student in a college or university, or a second-year student in a four-year secondary school or high school. For example: "She was very mature for a sophomore and had several friends who were juniors or even seniors."

Usage Examples

She was very mature for a sophomore and had several friends who were juniors or even seniors.

The filly had looked promising as a sophomore, but concerns over her health had prompted the owner to pull her from the season’s early races.

The band’s sophomore album built upon the success of their debut release, catapulting them to megastardom.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A second-year undergraduate student in a college or university, or a second-year student in a four-year secondary school or high school.
  2. 2.A three-year-old horse.

adjective

  1. 1.The second in a series, especially, the second of an artist’s albums or the second of four years in a high school (tenth grade) or university.
  2. 2.Sophomoric.

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